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HB 1361NORTH DAKOTASession 69State BillSigned into law

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North Dakota establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for human trafficking convictions

Original title: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking offenders; and to provide a penalty.

Last action · April 24, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22Sponsors: Johnston, Daniel and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

North Dakota sets mandatory minimum prison terms ranging from five to twenty years without parole for individuals convicted of human trafficking felonies under chapter 12.1-41.

Why it matters

Judges in criminal cases will no longer have discretion to grant parole or impose sentences below the newly mandated statutory minimums for human trafficking offenders.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

human trafficking offenders

Offenders convicted of human trafficking felonies are subject to mandatory minimum prison terms served without parole.

Directly affected

courts

Judges are required to impose specific minimum prison sentences upon conviction without discretion to fall below the statutory floors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the mandatory minimum prison terms for human trafficking convictions in North Dakota?

The law requires a minimum sentence of twenty years for a , ten years for a class A felony, and five years for a class B felony.

Can offenders subject to these mandatory minimums be released on parole?

No, the mandatory minimum sentencing requirements specified in the act must be served .

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

18 actions

Apr 24, 2025
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
Apr 23, 2025HouseEnrolled
Signed by Governor 04/21
Apr 21, 2025HouseEnrolled
Sent to Governor
Apr 21, 2025House
Signed by Speaker
Apr 17, 2025Senate
Signed by President
Apr 15, 2025HouseFloor
Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 4

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Apr 15, 2025House
Concurred
Apr 2, 2025House
Returned to House (12)
Apr 1, 2025SenateFloor
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
Mar 28, 2025SenateCommittee
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Mar 27, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
Mar 18, 2025SenateCommittee
Committee Hearing 02:30
Feb 13, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
Jan 31, 2025Senate
Received from House
Jan 30, 2025HouseFloor
Second reading, passed, yeas 70 nays 23
Jan 28, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 5 3
Jan 20, 2025HouseCommittee
Committee Hearing 09:30
Jan 13, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

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